At least 405 honour killings occurred across Pakistan in 2024, most involving women, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan confirmed. Victims were often murdered by relatives in the name of family honour. A recent case in Balochistan saw a couple killed on tribal council orders. Earlier, outrage erupted after social media influencer Sana Yousuf was shot dead by a relative in Islamabad. According to media reports, civil society protests have erupted, demanding justice and an end to parallel justice systems. Despite a 2016 law against honour killings, weak enforcement, especially in rural areas, continues to hinder progress.
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